Wilhelm,+Janice

Introduce Yourself
Janice Wilhelm
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La Mesa, California
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I live in San Diego with my son, who is studying computer science. I've worn a couple of different hats in my professional life: I've been a systems analyst and project leader for a financial systems company and also a librarian.
 * //Background://**

In May, 2003, I returned to my alternate profession in the library world. I'm currently working as a librarian with the San Diego Public Library, where I work with the Integrated Library Systems (ILS).

I feel that Educational Technology is a key that unlocks many doors. I would like to apply what I learn in this program to a position as a media specialist, possibly working with people who have disabilities and need assistive technology, or as a "cybrarian" or internet/distance librarian. I'm also attracted to digital library projects.

I've had no formal teaching experience; however, I've spent some time in training staff and volunteers on library databases and literacy training.
 * //Teaching Experience://**

1. World of Warcraft 2. Legend of Zelda 3. Sudoku
 * //Your 3 Favorite Games: (Educational or not)//**

Your Assignments
Video submissions: [|LMF-Janice] [|LMF-Sam]

Learning Motivation and Fun Analysis

 Board Game Writeup

 eGame Writeup

September's Blog Post: What Video Games Have to Teach Us about Learning and Literacy by Paul Gee

September's 3 comments: 1. [|Dungeons and Dragons-The Original -- comment] 2. [|You Go, Girl! -- comment] 3. [|Using video games to teach content--comment]

October's Blog Post: Dungeons & Dragons: Roleplaying Starter Set

October's 3 comments: 1. [|Ludo]2. 2. Arabian Nights Fantasy Adventure Board Game 3. [|Mind your manners]

November's Blog Post [|Genesis: The Original LPmud]

November's 3 comments 1. [|Gemcraft Chapter 0] 2. New Super Mario Brothers (Wii) 3. Not Now I'm Hunting Mobs